Thank you very much for this bounty, Addison. I will listen to them as I work today.
As a small token of gratitude, here is a link to my favorite version of another Marian hymn--"Salve Regina," as sung by the monks of the Grande-Chartreuse in France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW0Tcl3Du1A
A bit off topic, but I went back and reread "A Vignette" by M.R. James. Quite creepy. The face staring out through the gate reminded me a bit of C.G. Jung's ghostly encounter in "a charming cottage" in Buckinghamshire: https://www.forbiddenhistories.com/2013/10/c-g-jung-haunted-house/
Is it reasonable to imagine that, while perhaps theologically insignificant, Christ’s earthly father, Joseph, also stood before the cross in deep sorrow? For a modern reader his absence from the gospels is very odd. I’d welcome any comments you have about this if possible. Or direction to other reading.
I believe the traditional view that Joseph was deceased makes the best sense. Also, I don't discount the earliest tradition that Joseph was much older than Mary when they were betrothed. Age difference beteeen husband and bride didn't count for much in that culture.
Thank you very much for this bounty, Addison. I will listen to them as I work today.
As a small token of gratitude, here is a link to my favorite version of another Marian hymn--"Salve Regina," as sung by the monks of the Grande-Chartreuse in France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW0Tcl3Du1A
A bit off topic, but I went back and reread "A Vignette" by M.R. James. Quite creepy. The face staring out through the gate reminded me a bit of C.G. Jung's ghostly encounter in "a charming cottage" in Buckinghamshire: https://www.forbiddenhistories.com/2013/10/c-g-jung-haunted-house/
Thank you for this rich post.
Is it reasonable to imagine that, while perhaps theologically insignificant, Christ’s earthly father, Joseph, also stood before the cross in deep sorrow? For a modern reader his absence from the gospels is very odd. I’d welcome any comments you have about this if possible. Or direction to other reading.
I believe the traditional view that Joseph was deceased makes the best sense. Also, I don't discount the earliest tradition that Joseph was much older than Mary when they were betrothed. Age difference beteeen husband and bride didn't count for much in that culture.
Thank you.